Origin
Ludowici, GA
Evening in Ludowici on Sunday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ludowici, GA to Roswell, GA
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
257.3 mi
414 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludowici, GA
Adrian Frentescu
Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Trip Overview
The drive from Ludowici, GA to Roswell, GA covers 257.3 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Earl Kemp Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.7 miles from Ludowici, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 12m highway drive covering 257.3 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 257.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 215.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.7 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
153.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
215.9 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
238.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m in
|
I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
9
241.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
|
GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
8
253.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Dunwoody Place
Towns Along This Route
Between Ludowici, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
215.9 mi in
|
~4h 16m
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via I 75
Cumming
241.3 mi in
|
~4h 48m
|
via GA 400
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 87.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 75 | 84.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| Earl Kemp Road | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Cecil Nobles Highway | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| Romie Waters Highway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West Brazell Street | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| US 25 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludowici, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on West Academy Street
70 ft
·
8 sec
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West Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South McDonald Street
3
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; 57
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Cecil Nobles Highway
4
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
5
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
139 ft
·
2 sec
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US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
6
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
7
Turn left onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnard Street
8
Continue on GA 23; GA 57
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Romie Waters Highway
9
Continue on GA 23; GA 57; GA 121
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 280; GA 30
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Brazell Street
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto GA 86
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Earl Kemp Road
12
Continue on US 1; GA 4
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrington Street
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
14
Merge onto I 16
88 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the none / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the none lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
28
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.7 miles from Ludowici, GA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ludowici, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ludowici, GA
This is one driving day of about 257.3 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ludowici, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.7 mi from Ludowici, GA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.7 miles from Ludowici, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.
Arriving in Roswell, GA
The final approach into Roswell, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roswell, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.18 one way
$82.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $44.87 | $89.73 |
| premium | $4.78 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.16 | $114.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.02 | $12.35 |
| Efficient EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.02 | $16.47 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Roswell, GA
Evening in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ludowici, GA to Roswell, GA covers 257.3 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Earl Kemp Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.7 miles from Ludowici, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 257.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 153.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 215.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.7 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ludowici, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
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